Today is Monday. There are no blooms. I blame it on the rain. And my bathtub. My bathtub was re-enamelled late Friday. I wasn’t allowed to use it ALL weekend while it dried. That meant no showers – a BRILLIANT excuse to stay in my pajamas for 48 hours. I only left the house once, [...]
Rain And Me
Today is day THREE of grey skies and crying clouds. I am not a happy camper. In fact, as minute after minute ticks by without a ray of bright sunlight reaching me, I become more filled with inexplicable rage. I feel increasingly claustrophobic. Human beings morph into screaming hyenas. I transform into a banshee. There [...]
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Leaving the House
It rained last week, which I took as an excuse to barricade myself in my house. For days an entire day. I finally unchained my door to admit a friend who came bearing food and dvds. I got so crazy as to open up a can of soup that had been in the cupboard since [...]
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Pleasure Finds Friday: Basket
Summer is in full swing. Today marks the beginning of a holiday weekend. The weather is perfect for picnics and bike rides. What better accessory than this adorable and functional Carrie Basket? Designed by another one of those brilliant Swedish designers, this basket can be attached to the front of your bicycle or, using the [...]
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Pleasure Bouquets: Looking On The Bright Side
I live in Southern California. Every single year, we are confronted with what the weatherman kindly refers to as “June Gloom” – days of grey skies and drizzle reminiscent of that which Oregonians must suffer through for most of their lives. Every single year, I forget this. And every single year, I am completely affronted [...]
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